Mets and Padres Face Off to Close MLB’s First Half
Outrageous payrolls created outlandish expectations, but two of baseball’s most disappointing teams are just hoping to end the first half on a high note.
Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres Adjust Expectations
A roster that boasts 37 All-Star selections has one of Major League Baseball’s highest payrolls. It comes with loads of enthusiasm, and expectations to match.
How Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Career Got Off Track
As the playoffs begin, the San Diego Padres are missing one of the most exciting players in baseball. A look back at 20 months in which a limitless future turned into a question mark.
Fernando Tatis Jr. Says He Will Work to Repair His Image
Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres apologized for testing positive for a steroid but avoided a question about his previous excuse. “I have let so many people down.”
Can Juan Soto Lead the Padres Past the Dodgers?
Juan Soto headlined San Diego’s audacious haul at the trading deadline. Keeping up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, in spending and on the field, won’t be easy.
With Juan Soto and Josh Hader, Padres Go All-In for World Series
San Diego has never won a World Series. By trading for Juan Soto, Josh Hader and other established stars, they are going to sensational rather than sustainable.